epitaph
/ˈɛp.ɪˌtɑːf/noun
High School
1
An inscription on a gravestone in memory of the deceased.
2
A poem or other short text written in memory of a deceased person.
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Rhymes
Words that share the same ending sound pattern
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing